Disney World will be undergoing a bunch of changes over the next several years.
Sunset Showcase
Some attractions will be closing to make way for new ones coming. Recently, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed its doors for the last time as a brand-new Villains show will be coming to Sunset Showcase. The new show is set to premiere next summer, and we have a new update!
Disney has shared a look at the new Villains Show at the Sunset Showcase building at Hollywood Studios. The new show will feature some of your favorite Disney Villains, such as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent, and will transform the stage into the “mysterious, reflective realm of the Magic Mirror.”
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Since its announcement, we haven’t heard any new updates about the new show. But now, we spotted what might be a clue that Disney is working hard behind the scenes to ensure this show comes to life by summer 2025. New casting calls have been added to the Disney Careers website seeking two female performers and one male performer for Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent!
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Online submissions are due by November 15th and must include a monologue and a cut of music. These three villains will likely be the stars of the new show, and naturally, we can expect some musical numbers!
In order to apply, you must be 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
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This is one step forward in getting this new show up and running! While it means that Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy had to close on October 7th, Disney Villains are moving into Disney World for good. Along with the new villains show, a whole new Villains Land will be coming to Magic Kingdom in the next few years. Now is a good time to be “bad” at Disney World!
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I’ll be interested to see the new show, and I’m glad it’s centered on classic Disney characters. It’s good to see something focused on something classic for a change. I think that this show will be relatively temporary, going away when the Villians land opens at MK, and maybe taken over for Monsters land. But hopefully we will get to see it! It will be fun to reminisce about Club Villain that used to be at the same location.